Design Question
What would you change if this part of Paper City had to serve twice as many people?
LEARNING OUTCOMES
What I Learned
The hidden skills developed while planning and building Paper City.
About this page
This section goes deeper into the project with clear explanations, design thinking and visual examples.
01
Planning
The project taught me to break a large idea into smaller stages.
- Make a sequence
- Set priorities
- Work section by section
02
Accuracy
Paper construction rewards careful measuring, straight cutting and clean folds.
- Measure twice
- Cut carefully
- Align before glue
03
Patience
Detailed models take time. Rushing small pieces usually creates more work later.
- Slow down
- Let glue set
- Redo weak parts
04
Spatial thinking
The model helped me think about height, distance, routes and how spaces connect.
- Scale
- Proportion
- Circulation
05
Problem solving
Not every component works perfectly the first time. Some pieces need reinforcement or redesign.
- Test
- Adjust
- Rebuild
06
Presentation
The final result is stronger when the story, images and design choices are explained clearly.
- Good photos
- Clear writing
- Logical order
PAPER CITY NOTES
More to think about
Environment Question
How could the same area use less material, create more shade or support more greenery?
Making Question
Which paper component would be hardest to remake accurately, and how could the template be improved?